Sedona News – The nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) recently announced the launch of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op to help residents in Sedona, Flagstaff and Coconino County purchase solar. By joining the free co-op, homeowners and business owners in the three areas learn about solar energy and together leverage their buying power to purchase individual solar systems at a discounted group price.
“If you’ve ever thought about going solar, now’s your chance,” said Arizona Program Director Adrian Keller, Solar United Neighbors. “By joining the solar co-op you’re partnering with solar experts and your neighbors to get a good deal on a solar installation for your home.”
Joining the solar co-op is not a commitment to make a purchase. Co-op members will have the option to individually purchase panels and electric vehicle chargers based on the installer’s group rate.
After a competitive bidding process facilitated by SUN, co-op members will select a single solar company to complete the installations. SUN provides guidance on the process but remains vendor neutral, empowering the co-op members to decide.
“The city of Sedona is excited to partner with Solar United Neighbors, the city of Flagstaff, and Coconino County for the 2024 Northern Arizona Solar Co-op,” said Sustainability Coordinator Zach Schwarz, city of Sedona. “Solar installations are a great way to reduce emissions and utility costs while improving home resiliency. The co-op provides an opportunity for residents to come together from across northern Arizona, directly choose a provider and take climate action.”
SUN will host several free informational sessions to educate community members about solar energy and the solar co-op. Individuals interested in going solar can sign up for the co-op at www.solarunitedneighbors.org/northernaz or learn more at one of the upcoming informational sessions listed below:.
- Solar 101 virtual webinar: Wednesday, Oct. 16, starting at 6 p.m. RSVP at mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/677458/.
- In person Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.at the Sedona Public Library, located at 3250 White Bear Rd. RSVP at mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/703583/.
- In person Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother Road Brewing Company, located at 7 S. Mikes Pike St. in Flagstaff. RSVP at mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/703666/.
This marks the fourth solar co-op SUN has hosted in the region. It has helped more than 150 residents go solar since 2021.
About Solar United Neighbors
Solar United Neighbors is a nonprofit organization that works in Arizona and nationwide to represent the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters. Solar co-ops are part of the organization’s mission to create a new energy system with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. Solar United Neighbors holds events and education programs to help people become informed solar consumers, maximize the value of their solar investment and advocate for fair solar policies.
More information
For more information, contact Schwarz at ZSchwarz@SedonaAZ.gov or 928-203-5123.